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KAUST Students

Current Students

Placement Test To facilitate the design of an individual study plan, all admitted students to the ECE program without an M.S. degree must take a written assessment test upon arrival at KAUST. This test covers topics students are expected to have a solid understanding of from their undergraduate education. The following overview outlines the topics covered on the test and suggests resources for review. ECE Placement Test Overview Qualifying Exam To advance to PhD candidacy, all Ph.D. students must successfully pass a qualifying exam designed to assess their knowledge within their field of study

Prospective Students

Join the Ranks of Leading Engineers The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program at KAUST is a dynamic and comprehensive training ground for future ECE leaders. We empower students to excel in diverse professional paths and contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our world. Our program spans various technical domains, including solid-state electronics, microsystems, electromagnetics, photonics, communication, networking, signal processing, computer vision and control. Our research pushes the boundaries of these fields, focusing on the development of faster, more reliable

Research

Advanced Wireless Communications and Networks

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program is actively engaged in research to revolutionize wireless networks and enhance connectivity. Advanced Wireless Communications and Networks research focuses on key areas such as future networks (6G and beyond), large-scale antenna systems (massive MIMO), high-frequency communication (mmWave/THz) and energy-efficient network designs. Research Focus Researchers in this area are exploring optimizing wireless network performance, adaptability, and coverage by integrating new technologies such as cognitive radio, machine learning and

Research Areas

Engineering Solutions for Global Challenges KAUST's Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program fosters a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment. Here, faculty, researchers, and students from diverse backgrounds collaborate on tackling challenges that impact social progress, economic development, and everyday life. Located at the heart of Saudi Arabia's giga-projects landscape, KAUST ECE leverages this strategic position. Our research directly addresses challenges aligned with the Kingdom's national priorities for research, development, and innovation (RDIs) in Health and

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About Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Program

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program at KAUST prepares students for a multitude of professional paths and advances world-class research and research-based education through interdisciplinary partnering within engineering and science. Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is a driving force behind technological advancement, with innovations spanning energy conservation, the Internet of Everything (IoT), telecommunications, and robotics. These breakthroughs emerge from cutting-edge research at the intersection of engineering, applied physics, and computational sciences. The
KAUST Students

Current Students

Placement Test To facilitate the design of an individual study plan, all admitted students to the ECE program without an M.S. degree must take a written assessment test upon arrival at KAUST. This test covers topics students are expected to have a solid understanding of from their undergraduate education. The following overview outlines the topics covered on the test and suggests resources for review. ECE Placement Test Overview Qualifying Exam To advance to PhD candidacy, all Ph.D. students must successfully pass a qualifying exam designed to assess their knowledge within their field of study

Prospective Students

Join the Ranks of Leading Engineers The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program at KAUST is a dynamic and comprehensive training ground for future ECE leaders. We empower students to excel in diverse professional paths and contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our world. Our program spans various technical domains, including solid-state electronics, microsystems, electromagnetics, photonics, communication, networking, signal processing, computer vision and control. Our research pushes the boundaries of these fields, focusing on the development of faster, more reliable

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Program

Innovating Through Research and Education The ​Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program plays an important role in the fields of engineering, applied physics, and computational sciences. A significant portion of advancement in technology originates from cutting edge research performed in the field of ECE. At KAUST, the ECE program is bound to this tradition: It aims for preparing students for a multitude of professional paths and advancing world-class research and research based education through interdisciplinary partnering within engineering and science. Faculty and Groups Browse